What origin is the name Canterbury?

Canterbury comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Canterbury a popular name?

Canterbury is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Canterbury?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Canterbury — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Canterbury

Q: Is Canterbury a rare name?

Yes. Canterbury does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Canterbury

Canterbury

Boy

english

4 syllables

Canterbury is an english boy's name meaning "An English name referencing the historic city and the religious office of the Archbishop of Canterbury.".

The meaning of Canterbury is "An English name referencing the historic city and the religious office of the Archbishop of Canterbury." — a boy name of english origin. At 10 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 4

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An English name referencing the historic city and the religious office of the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Canterbury

Very rare in US records

What does Canterbury mean?

Canterbury is a boy name of english origin meaning "An English name referencing the historic city and the religious office of the Archbishop of Canterbury.".